What Can I Gift Myself? A Meeting between Christian and Buddhist Forms of Meditation from an Autistic Perspective

Barber, Christopher

doi:10.1179/2044024315z.00000000048a

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“…Kalbant apie meditaciją pirmuoju aspektu, įvairūs autoriai (Archipov [Архипов], 2018; Barber, 2015;Makarov [Макаров], 2020; Popiela, 2016) pažymi, kad meditacija nuo seno buvo svarbi ir neatskiriama rytiečių kultūrų religinių praktikų dalis. Hinduistinėse dvasinėse praktikose ji taikoma dar prieš mūsų erą.…”

Section: Meditacijos Traktuotės Ir Termino Etimologijaunclassified

“…Hinduistinėse dvasinėse praktikose ji taikoma dar prieš mūsų erą. Minima II-I a. prieš mūsų erą sukurtuose hinduistinės kultūros šventraščiuose -vedose (Archipov [Архипов], 2018; Barber, 2015). Vėliau meditacijos praktikas imta plačiai taikyti indų jogoje, budizmo religinėje tradicijoje (Archipov [Архипов], 2018).…”

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Meditacija Krikščionybėje: Sampratos Ir Prasmės Paieškos

Paplauskienė¹,

Juškienė²

2022

Mokslo Ir Tikėjimo Dialogai. Tiltai. Priedas: Mokslo Darbai

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The concept of meditation is common when discussing various forms of spiritual assistance. It is usually associated with eastern traditions, but it is also sometimes mentioned in a Christian context, and it often becomes a subject of discussion. The article aims to reveal the concept and meaning of Christian meditation in more detail, by analysing its interpretations and the etymology of the term, and by identifying specific features of Christian meditation. Meditation in this context is revealed as a Christian form of prayer, inseparable from individuality, dialogue and Christocentricity.

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Section: Meditacijos Traktuotės Ir Termino Etimologijaunclassified

Meditacija Krikščionybėje: Sampratos Ir Prasmės Paieškos

Paplauskienė¹,

Juškienė²

2022

Mokslo Ir Tikėjimo Dialogai. Tiltai. Priedas: Mokslo Darbai

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“…Data sourced from participant interviews are explored alongside theological, traditional and relevant contemporary thinking, to draw together suggestions for considered reflection regarding spirituality amongst people whose life context excludes typical social interaction. Broadly speaking, the study of spirituality and autism is still in its inception (Barber 2016;Bogdashina 2013;Isanon 2001;Swinton 2012). Empirical literature pertaining to spiritual considerations specific to people with nonverbal autism however, is negligible (Hills, Clapton, and Dorsett 2016).…”

Section: Spirituality In the Context Of Nonverbal Autism: A Research Studymentioning

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“…Ancient Judaism also included meditative practices as approaches to prayer and Divine Connection. Such reflective prayers within Judaism are considered outside the use of words, likened to a sigh, murmur or muse (Barber 2016).…”

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“…Influences such as culture, philosophy and religion impact upon how it is conceptualised, experienced and expressed from person to person (Reinert and Koenig 2013). Therefore, spirituality can be understood as inherent to the human experience whether cognitively acknowledged or not (Tacey 2015) and may be encountered independently from traditional religious teaching (Barber 2016).…”

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Spirituality, silence and solitude: A reflective interpretation regarding mystery and people with nonverbal autism

Hills

Clapton

Dorsett

2019

Journal for the Study of Spirituality

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People with severe (nonverbal) autism are considerably underresearched and misunderstood. This is despite the number of diagnoses growing at epidemic proportions. Approximately 30% of people with autism are placed on the severe end of the spectrum, demonstrating social communication issues and severe speech deficits. This paper provides a reflection concerning the findings of a research study that explored the spirituality of people with barriers to traditional religious exposure, through the context of people with nonverbal autism. Spirituality and autism is a relatively new discipline, with scant information available pertaining to those with severe autism. Yet the humanness of this group, underpinned by the theological premise that values all people as carriers of the Imago Dei, is worthy of consideration. The traditional mystical disciplines of silence and solitude as enhancing spiritual awareness are explored alongside the life context that accompanies severe autism. Heightened sensitivity to sensory input typical of the condition is thought to be relevant to more subjective perceptions such as atmospheric changes and spiritual aptitude. Research data relaying unusual spiritual perception and experiences were confirmed by a number of works authored by people with nonverbal autism. This suggests the possibility that the life context of this population can be seen as conducive to spiritual aptitude rather than as a neurological deficit.

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